New CEO
LWDP are very pleased to announce the new CEO, Janet Aspinall, will be taking up her post next Monday 2nd August, 2010.
FACTS
Launch of the “FACTS” (Fast Access to Cancer Treatment Services) Campaign
The 'FACTS' (Fast Access to Cancer Treatment Services) campaign will be launched on 15 September, and we would like to invite you and your colleagues to one of the 2 events, to be held at Ribby Hall on Wednesday 15 September.
To register for this please follow the link. See link for event flyer and agenda.
Free vacancies
Advertise your vacancies FREE -Situations Vacant
Don’t forget to list your current vacancies on our website as an advert is running in Flying Start Magazine between July to September 2010, sign posting people to look for jobs on the LWDP website.
http://www.lwdp.org.uk/JobVacancies.aspx and select “add a vacancy”.
HR Training
HR Training for Managers and Supervisors - Version 4 To November 2010
Institute of Leadership and Management Level 3 for Supervisors and Front Line Managers is being held at two locations in Lancashire. Please see the training schedule for details of dates and titles.
Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 for Managers commencing on 30th September at Marian House.
More 1 day courses are being held covering:
- Interviewing skills
- Appraisal, supervision and feedback skills
- Assertion and influencing skills
- Running effective meetings & minute taking
- Time management
Please let Katie Burgess have your suggestions for courses you would like to see appear on the Course Schedule by completing the Training Opportunities request form. See the link to access the form.
HR Training Schedule
The current HR Training Course schedule has been updated to include new dates for courses. Please click here for the schedule. All programmes are currently being advertised in LancashirePlan. For more information please contact katieburgess@lwdp.org.uk or call 01772 761855.
Apprenticeships
Future Horizons Apprentice @ Your Business
Lancashire County Developments Ltd (LCDL) would like to inform you of an exciting new business opportunity to support small and medium sized businesses in Lancashire to employ an apprentice.
If you are interested, then they can:
- Work with you to look at which areas of your business could benefit from an apprentice
- Help you to recruit the apprentice from their pool of enthusiastic young people
- Work with you to find the most appropriate training provider to meet the needs of the business
- Offer a financial incentive of up to £3000
- Offer two years free membership to a Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
For further information please contact Rachel Briggs on:
Tel: 01772 536152 E-mail: Rachel.briggs@lancashire.gov.uk
You can also view the flyer or visit their website on: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fhapprentice.
Conference Room
Marian House Conference Room Refurbishment
The conference room at Marian House has been re-furbished and now includes fixed short throw projector, an automated screen, rails with whiteboards and flip charts, all of which are removable attachments and a wireless internet access. The room is available for hire at a charge of £100 per day or £50 per half day. Contact Katie or Claire with any enquiries.
IT Training Update
There are still places available for the IT Training courses being held between July & September. The courses on offer are Introduction to Word, Introduction to Spreadsheets, Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Desktop Publishing & Powerpoint, Intermediate in Word and Intermediate in Spreadsheets.
Please click on the link below for more information and to book yourself a place on a course.
http://www.lwdp.org.uk/Members.aspx?page=ITT510
Peninsula Business Services
Peninsula Service level Agreements are still available. If you do not currently take advantage of this opportunity and would like to know more about the services Peninsula offer, why not consider attending one of the information sessions on Friday 30th July at their new offices in Manchester. These will be hosted by ourselves and members of the Peninsula team who will provide an overview of up to date messages for the Social Care Sector. If you are an owner, don’t miss the chance to attend this important event. Look out for the flyer coming soon.
QCF
Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) – Revised Implementation Date
The Skills Funding Agency have announced they will extend the period of time that funding will continue to be available for new learners registering on NVQ Level 2 and 3 Social Care qualifications. Therefore, the LWDP will continue to fund courses until 31st December 2010, when the new QCF takes effect. For more details see the link:
http://northwest.skillsforcare.org.uk/news/news_archive/QCF_newsletter_June_2010.aspx.
Stroke Free Training
Caring for People Affected by Stroke – FREE TRAINING
The Cardiac and Stroke Networks in Lancashire & Cumbria are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of places for “key workers” from within your organisation on this training programme. Staff who attend would be expected use the knowledge gained to improve and enhance the care given to stroke survivors.
Due to the limited number of places, only one person per organisation can be attend. This training is provided free of charge but staff who fail to attend, after booking a place, will be charged £100 (full place cost). Please see the link for more information and booking details.
Dementia Event
We are working in partnership with Lancashire County Council and the National Health Service, to support the independent Social Care sector in Lancashire in gaining a better understanding of Dementia.
Work is already underway to deliver Dementia training relevant to particular staff roles and additionally an event is planned for later in the year to showcase guest speakers and deliver an interactive experiential learning session. Further information on both these initiatives will be published shortly.
For more information on Dementia visit the Alzheimer’s Society website on www.alzheimers.org.uk
E Learning
We are pleased to announce the continued free access to our E Learning courses for Pandemic and Dignity in Care.
As an independent Social Care Provider in Lancashire, you and your staff will be able to access the E Learning packages free of charge.
We are developing further E Learning topics with external partners. These will be delivered at a reduced cost from September 2010 to save you time and money in meeting CQC training requirements.
Excellence out of adversity
Skills for Health, Skills for Care & Skills for Care & Development are
hosting EXCELLENCE OUT OF ADVERSITY: Innovative ways of supporting the health &
social care workforce conference which is taking place at Hilton Glasgow on 1st
& 2nd February 2011.
To formally register, please copy and paste the link below into your internet
browser:
www.eventprouk.com
click on EVENT REGISTRATION
then input
username: EP1128
password: SK010211 (Please note that all the 0's are zeros and use capital
letters)
Your delegate type will always be “delegate” unless you have been previously
informed to register as an alternative.
Please ensure you press CONFIRM at the end of the registration process, this
will finalise your registration. Once this is done you will receive an email to
the address you submitted. If you have not received this within 24 hours, please
contact Eventpro UK as you may have not successfully registered.
Location:
Hilton Glasgow
1 William Street
Glasgow
G3 8HT
Timings:
Day 1
Registration 10:30
Start Time 11:00
Close Time 17:00
Evening Meal 19:00
Day 2
Registration 09:15
Start Time 09:45
Close Time 15:30
(Please note that timings are subject to changes at the programmes discretion)
Please find attached:
• Conference Flyer (Agenda
to follow when available)
•Hilton Glasgow Location Map
• BACS & Cheque Payment
Details
On-line registrations must be submitted by 30TH November & attendance payments
must be received by 10th December 2010. Please note that we are NOT able to
invoice for this event and receipts are only sent out if requested.
If you have any queries concerning registration please do not hesitate to
contact: marie@eventprouk.com or Tel: 01509 610 452.
Awarding Bodies
Awarding Bodies and Courses
As previously communicated, until QCF is
operational for the short courses named below LWDP will only fund nationally
recognised accredited training. LWDP have added new awarding bodies and course
titles for the following awards:
- Health & Safety in Health & Social Care
- Principles of Risk Assessment
- First Aid at Work 3 day
- Emergency First Aid at work
- Food Safety
See below for a full list of Awarding Bodies and Course Titles:
| Awarding Body |
Course Title |
| OCN |
OCN Basic First Aid for the home
OCN Health &
Safety in the home
OCN Food Preparation |
| NCFE |
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Health & Safety at work
NVFE Level 2
certificate in fire risk assessment |
| EDI |
EDI Level 2 award in Food safety in catering.
EDI
Level 2 award in Health & Safety in the workplace
Level 2 award in
Emergency First aid at work
Risk Management Level 2 |
| City & Guilds |
City & Guilds Level 2 award in Food Safety
City &
Guilds Level 2 award in Health & Safety in the workplace |
| RSPH |
RIPH Level 2 award in Food Safety in catering
RIPH
Level 2 award in Health & Safety in the work place |
| NEBOSH |
NEBOSH National general certificate in occupational
safety in health ( includes risk assessment elements) |
| ASCENTIS |
ASCENTIS Level 2 Certificate in Health & Safety |
| HABC |
HABC Level 2 Awards in Food Safety
HABC Level 2
Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
HABC Level 2 Award in
Emergency First Aid at Work
HABC 3-Day First Aid at Work |
Service User and Carer Feedback
We are continually looking at ways to increase the volume of feedback we receive about LWDP and demonstrate the value of funded training from Service Users and Carers perspectives. During February and March LWDP networkers piloted a Service User and Carer questionnaire whilst at Employer visits. The resulting report and feedback identified the need to find more effective ways to interact with Service Users and Carers.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the feedback as it has helped us begin to evaluate the impact of social care training you undertake.
The initial questionnaires have now been revised and we will continue to complete them with Carers and Service Users if appropriate during networker visits.
We would welcome the opportunity to speak to your Service Users and/or Carers in groups to get a range of feedback on the impact that training has had for them. Would you consider putting LWDP feedback on the agenda of your staff or residents meeting and inviting LWDP to lead the discussion? Can you think of other ways LWDP could begin to evaluate the social impact of funded training?
If you would like to add LWDP feedback to a future meeting date or have any ideas for evaluating the social impact of funded training please contact
jackmoorehead@lwdp.org.uk or call 01772 761855
Infection Control
A multi agency joint working party are looking at ways to work with independent Social Care Employers in Lancashire. Watch out for a questionnaire which will provide you with an opportunity to tell us what would help you and your organisation.
Course Evaluations in LancashirePlan
Currently, less than 2% of funded training is being evaluated in LancashirePlan. We need all Employers to provide us with feedback on the training we have funded.
The LWDP are developing our monitoring systems so that we can more effectively prompt Employers to supply this vital information.
Employers have a responsibility to ensure that the training they provide their staff is ‘fit for purpose’ in terms of content and also meets their employees' learning needs. Please start to share this feedback with us, using the course evaluation tool in LancashirePlan.
This is manager feedback and therefore can only be completed in LancashirePlan by the person or people with administration access.
In LancashirePlan go to: ‘My Company’ menu, ‘Training Provider Course Evaluation’ sub menu, where you can do a search by date range. Once the course titles come up, you can click on any title and it will show you the completed training (including learners) within the date range you have set.
If you need any support with this function, please contact Leeann Smith on 01772 761855.
Medication Training
Following the success of the first phase of this training we are pleased to announce that an extension to the contract has been issued to Care-FULLY TRAINED.
All the feedback from phase 1 was very positive and encouraging.
The training will be available in the first place for those who registered their interest when first approached last year.
All details for this will come from our selected providers – Care-FULLY TRAINED
National Minimum Dataset Social Care (NMDS-SC)
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National Minimum Data Set - Social Care (NMDS-SC) Employer Support from June
2010
We now have a dedicated data input clerk for the next 12 months to support
employers with their NMDS-SC data input. Our Networkers are still available to
support Employers with this, but we will be applying the same criteria as with
the dedicated data input person.
LWDP have decided on the following eligibility and requirements -
- Organisations must be CQC registered to receive support.
The support is offered free to organisations employing 50 people or less.
- Organisations with more than 50 employees will be charged £50 to
£75 for this service depending on organisation size.
- Organisations will be required to sign an agreement indicating
that when LWDP have done the initial work on their behalf, they must
maintain the data for a minimum of 2 years. Failure to do this will result
in a one off service charge of £150 being levied towards the initial cost.
This will be measured annually and based on at least 90% organisation data
having been input to the NMDS-SC database.
- Organisations must complete their NMDS-SC via LancashirePlan.
- There will only be one visit and so all information must be readily
available in a usable format and the appointment as agreed must be kept.
If you are interested in receiving this support then please contact Leanne
Smith on 01772 761855 Monday – Wednesday 9am – 3pm to register your
interest. To see a copy of the agreement
click here.
Peninsula Business Services
Peninsula Service Level Agreements are now available covering Employment Law and Health and Safety. Through the LWDP the Agreement gives employers:
- Unlimited 24hr advice on Employment Law and Health and Safety issues
- Indemnity Provision in the event of an Employment Tribunal
- Access to free training on a range of key employee relations topics
- Access to template contractual documentation and an employee handbook
Call Katie Burgess on 01772 761855 if you would like more information about gaining access to these services
Funding for Ancillary Staff
Did you know that funding is also available for your support staff? That includes Reception staff, Catering Staff, Cleaners, Gardeners, Porters and others. You can apply for funding for short courses and relevant NVQ’s on LancashirePlan until August 2010. Once the QCF is introduced we will advise you of the changes
LancashirePlan – Quality of Data
It is important that the quality of data you enter into LancashirePlan is accurate. There have been some instances where false dates of birth have been entered by Employers resulting in funding complications and a subsequent breach in the LancashirePlan terms and conditions. Please remember it is your responsibility to maintain your organisation details on LancashirePlan.
LancashirePlan Course Evaluations
Less than 2% of LWDP funded courses have been evaluated in LancashirePlan after the successful pilot last year. We require all Employers to evaluate the training their organisation has completed with LWDP funding. It is very simple to comply. In LancashirePlan, go into the ‘My Company’ menu, ‘Training Provider Evaluations’ sub-menu.
IT Training
The new schedule for Information Technology is now available. Please click here for details. Each training course is a full day (9am-4pm), with lunch and refreshments provided.
To attend one of our new IT training courses please book by logging onto the Lancashire Plan website and searching for the course you wish to attend. For further course information, or help with booking onto a course, please email stephaniewrigley@lwdp.org.uk or telephone 01772 761855
LWDP Business Plan 2010/11
The Business Plan for 2010/11 has been agreed by the LWDP Board and was presented at the Stakeholder Event on the 18th March. To see a copy of the Plan
click here
FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2010
Health and Social Care NVQ’s
From April 1st – August 31st 2010* applications for NVQ Level 2 - 4
qualifications in Health and Social Care will be accepted and where approved
will continue to be paid at £110 per unit through
independent training providers and £82.50 through colleges After
August 2010* no further NVQ applications will be processed as the Qualification
Credit Framework (QCF) will become effective. For more information about QCF
please visit www.skillsforcare.co.uk
After this time we will be funding credits at £20 per credit.
QCF
awards are made up of credits which build into:
-
An award (7 credits)
-
A certificate (8-36 credits)
-
A diploma (36 plus credits)
The equivalent of an NVQ is a diploma.
Other Funded Qualifications:
-
PTLLS/CTLLS will continue at £250 until the QCF version is available.
-
A1 Award will continue at £500 until the QCF version is available.
-
Management NVQ’s will continue at £110 per unit through independent training providers and
£82.50 through colleges until the QCF version is available.
Induction programmes
The Skills for Care Induction programmes for levels 2/3 and management
levels 4/5 are paid at £150 on receipt of Skills for Care paperwork.
LDQ
levels 2/3 are paid at £200 on receipt of the
awarding organisations certificate.
Basic Short Courses
These must be 6 taught hours in duration and will be paid at the advertised
cost up to a maximum of £50 each.
Where there is an
accredited/nationally recognised course covering the subject matter this is the
only course that will be supported.
Courses without national
recognition/accreditation will be supported only if the Skills for Care skills
set for the subject are covered entirely by the syllabus.
Entitlement
Each Employee is able to claim for 1 NVQ, 3 short courses, Induction/LDQ
and where applicable the A1 or V1 assessor’s award and PTLLS/CTLLS (or their QCF
equivalent) per year.
If you require any further information on the QCF,
please see www.skillsforcare.co.uk
*this date is subject to change if QCF is not ready as planned in August
2010.
Skills for Care NMDS Guidance
Skills for Care guidance for the completion of National Minimum Data Set – Social Care (NMDS – SC)
Please see the links below for Skills for Care guidance on how to complete your NMDS – SC.
Click here for the Skills for Care website
Click here to download a word document
Funding Application Form
An amendment has been made to the Funding Application form. So that we can make payments to you, the Bank Account field is now mandatory a field and has to be completed before you can submit an application. Everything else remains unchanged. If you have any questions, please call Safeera on 01772 761872
Recruitment and Retention Strategy
The recruitment and retention strategy to support the independent Social Care sectors across Lancashire has been approved by the LWDP Board, identifying 8 key strategic aims that will be worked towards over the next 18 months.
Do you want to join the Development Working Party?
As registered Care Providers you are invited to develop and steer these aims by joining the “Development Working Party”. Once formed, this working party would meet bi-monthly with the first focus on the following three topics:
- Topic 1 – Development of HR Toolkit to aid recruitment
- Topic 2 – Promoting Social Care career paths
- Topic 3 – Staff retention
For further information, or to request a registration form, contact
natashafurnell@lwdp.org.uk or telephone 01772 761855.
Childens Services Funding Update
Funding for Children’s Services
It is with regret that, following receipt of a letter from the Children and
Young People’s Directorate at Lancashire County Council explaining that they
will not be funding any LWDP support for the children and young people’s
independent service providers in 2009-2010, we are now unable to process any
further requests for:
• NVQ training
• Short courses
• CPD grants
• Small grants funding
• Management NVQ’s
• PTLLS/CTLLS
• Peninsula
licenses
• Networker support visits
This issue will be addressed at
the LWDP Board Meeting on 16th December 2009 and this statement will be updated
after this time.
All Children’s Service Providers have been sent a letter to advise them of the change to their funding, where they are invited to write to Lancashire County Council should they so desire. Click here for a copy of the letter and enclosure.
Leadership and Managment
Summary of the Leadership and Management Offer
The Grant:
• A grant is available to support the training and development of up to 7 leaders/key managers in organisations employing between 5 and 249 people
• The maximum any one business, can receive is £7,000 of grant support (£6,000 for 6 key managers; £5,000 for 5 key managers and so on)
• The first £500 of each £1,000 of grant support to the business shall not require match funding and must benefit the leader/key manager.
• The remaining grant must be match funded by the employer.
• No individual manager can receive more than £1,000 of grant support.
• Where the grant is being used to support HEFCE funded HE provision it is essential that the grant money is match funded in its entirety, (e.g. Foundation Degrees, Degrees, MBAs, Post-grad certificates/diplomas, Masters)
The Funding and Eligibility Criteria
Please use the following criteria to confirm if the business qualifies for the funding:
• The company employs between 5 and 249 people
(NB: in the case of franchises: if the business is responsible for submitting their own audited accounts then the workforce numbers for the independent franchise will be used to determine if the company meets the above size band criteria. If the accounts are managed by the Head Office then the workforce numbers for the whole Group would be used to determine if the company falls into the eligible size band).
• The leader/key manager has not have previously accessed Leadership & Management Funding. (Those individuals who have already benefited from funding from previous L&M Programmes will not be eligible for the grant. However, if there are other leaders/key managers within the same organisation who have not previously benefited from an L&M grant, they will be eligible providing they meet all the other eligibility criteria.)
• If the client has already identified a course/training, has a start date been identified? (Please note: if the start date for the course/training has already passed then the funding cannot be backdated and the client won’t be eligible for funding. If the course start date is more than 90 days away then the L&M Broker would need to arrange to see the client nearer to the start date because the client only has 90 days from the date on the PDP to provide evidence of full payment of the course to enable them to claim the funding).
• The client is willing to undertake an initial diagnostic assessment.
• The client is willing to agree to develop and fulfil a Personal Development Plan.
• The client is willing to undertake identified development activities within a given timescale.
• The client is willing to contribute to the review and evaluation process.
Exclusions:
The grant can be used to support learning and development activity identified on the PDP. Specific exclusions will include membership fees, travel, subsistence, statutory training, mandatory training, accreditation, capital equipment, employer contributions to other LSC or ESF funding streams and accommodation costs.
£25,000 allocated towards PTLLS & CTLLS training
It has been agreed by the LWDP Board that £25,000 will be allocate towards PTLLS and CTLLS training this year. For more details about PTLLS and CTLLS click here for further information. It has been agreed that:
- An allowance of £250 will be paid by the LWDP per individual per award PTLLS or CTLSS.
- Only one award per year per person will benefit from the funding.
- Only one individual per organisation can apply initially
- Applications should be made in the ‘normal’ manner through LancashirePlan